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All subjects 72 Agriculture 4 Art and Culture 2 Disaster Management 1 Economics 6 Environment 1 Ethics 12 Geography 6 Governance 6 Indian Society 7 Internal Security 4 International Relations 4 Modern History 3 Polity 7Post Independence 0Science and Technology 4 Social Justice 3 World History 2

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Ethics › Quote-BasedXMahatma Gandhi

Ethics › Quote-BasedXMahatma Gandhi

2015

“The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
Ethics › Quote-basedXPlato

Ethics › Quote-basedXPlato

2015

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Ethics › RTI

Ethics › RTI

2015

Some recent developments such as introduction of RTI Act, media and judicial activism, etc., are proving helpful in bringing about greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. However, it is also being observed that at times the mechanisms are misused. Another negative effect is that the officers are now afraid to take prompt decisions. Analyze this situation in detail and suggest how this dichotomy can be resolved. Suggest how these negative impacts can be minimized.
Ethics › RTI

2015

Today we find that in spite of various measures like prescribing codes of conduct, setting up vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media and strengthening of legal mechanisms, corrupt practices are not coming under control. A) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications. B) Suggest more effective strategies to tackle this menace.
Ethics › Term Based

Ethics › Term Based

2015

Differentiate between the following (200 words); a) Law and Ethics; b) Ethical management and Management of ethics; c) Discrimination and Preferential treatment; d) Personal ethics and Professional ethics
Ethics › Trustworthiness and Fortitude

Ethics › Trustworthiness and Fortitude

2015

How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples.
Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

2015

How far do you agree that the behavior of the Indian monsoon has been changing due to humanizing landscapes? Discuss.
Geography › Oceanography

Geography › Oceanography

2015

Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
Geography › Tertiary sector

Geography › Tertiary sector

2015

The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.
Geography › Urban Geography

Geography › Urban Geography

2015

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?

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